Dr. Richard P. Flannery
Mar 7, 2021
Dr. Richard P. "Dick" Flannery, 88, of Reading, PA, passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving and supportive family after a brief and valiant battle against cancer.
Born at the former St. Joseph's Hospital in Reading, he was the fifth son of the late D. Paul and Leona (Nally) Flannery. Richard married the love of...
Miriam Elizabeth Schaeffer
Mar 6, 2021
Miriam E. (Gehris) Schaeffer, 98, of West Lawn, passed away Saturday March, 6, 2021, just days before the three year anniversary of the passing of her husband, Kenneth A. Schaeffer. Mim and Ken shared a loving and devoting marriage full of laughs, travel and a partnership for over 73 years, now reunited once again.
Miriam was born in 1922 to the...
Abraham Maynard Badway
Mar 5, 2021
Abraham Maynard Badway, 91, passed away in his Wyomissing residence, Friday, March 5, 2021.
He was the loving husband of Dorothy Laura (DeRoner) Badway. They were married on September 25, 1951, and shared nearly 70 years of marriage.
Born in Easton, he was the son of the late James and Cowcab (Canone) Badway.
He graduated from Easton Catholic in 1947 and Lafayette College....
Gerald "Jerry" Edward Swoyer, Jr.
Mar 5, 2021
Gerald Edward "Jerry" Swoyer, Jr., 76, formerly of Bernville passed away March 5, 2021 surrounded by friends and family.
Born in Auburn, PA he was a son of the late Gerald Edward, Sr., and Kathleen (Diefenderfer) Swoyer.
Jerry was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School and made his living in the autobody trade. He was proud to have served as Platoon...
Daniel T. Trout
Mar 5, 2021
Daniel "Danny" Trout, 84, formerly of Wyomissing, peacefully passed away at home in the early morning of Friday March 5, 2021.
He was the loving and devoted husband of JoEllen (Di Blasi) Trout for 46 years. They married November 8, 1974.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Raymond "Jimmy" and Arlene (Hupp) Trout.
Danny was a graduate of Reading...
Emma Jane Baer
Mar 4, 2021
Emma Jane Baer, 89, formerly of West Wyomissing, passed away at Mifflin Court on Thursday, March 4, 2021.
Born in Shoemakersville, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Dorothy (Leibensperger) Snyder.
Emma graduated from Perry Township High School in 1949 and Kutztown State College with a bachelor's degree in Education in 1953.
She was employed as an art teacher at Wilson...
Juana Gregory
Mar 4, 2021
Mrs. Juana 'Juanita' Gregory, wife of the late Carlos Gregory passed onto her rest at 4:43 p.m., Thursday, March 4th, 2021, in Reading, Pennsylvania. She was mother to the late Igsa Milagros Perez and is survived by 8 children—Jose R. Rivas, Maria Gregory-Hernandez, Zoe Gregory-Peterson, Reinaldo Gregory, Madeline Gregory-Lopez, Gerardo 'Gerry' Gregory, Julian Gregory, and Julissa Gregory. She enjoyed the...
James Richard Itin
Mar 2, 2021
James R. Itin passed away on March 2, 2021, at The Highlands in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.
James was born in Batavia, Ohio in 1933 and grew up in Newtown, a suburb of Cincinnati,
Ohio. He graduated from Terrace Park High School in Cincinnati and from Kent State
University in Kent, Ohio.
After serving in the United States Army for two years, James became a Certified...
Harlan L. Boyer
Mar 1, 2021
Harlan L. "Scotty" Boyer, 88, passed away peacefully in his Spring Township residence on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was the loving husband of Beverly June Bowman. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Charles and Jessie (Snedden) Boyer .
Harlan graduated from Shillington High School, class of 1950, He served as a pilot in the U.S. Navy...
Anne Gail Levan
Mar 1, 2021
Anne Gail Levan, 68, passed away March 1, 2021, in her Cumru Township residence.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Marie (Dietz) Levan.
She was a graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School.
Anne was employed by several local banks as a computer programmer.
Anne lived a selfless life and touched the hearts of each and every...
David L. Riegel
Mar 1, 2021
David L. Riegel, 66, passed away in his home with his kids by his side on March 1, 2021. He was born November 23, 1954 in Reading, a son of the late Marvin C. and Margaret (Peg) Riegel.Â
He is survived by his daughter Rachel Lloyd, wife of Kyle and their daughter Jemma. Also his son Andy Riegel, husband of Tara...
John "Jack" W. Chelius
Feb 28, 2021
John "Jack" W. Chelius, 93, formerly of Reading, passed away February 28, 2021, in Berkshire Center.
He was the husband of Loretta "Sue" Chelius who preceded his death in January of 2021.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Mark B. and Dorothy L. (Miller) Chelius.
Jack graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1946. He honorably served his country...
Clare P. Jones
Feb 28, 2021
Clare (Pankok) Jones, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Berks Heim.
Born the youngest of seven on Thanksgiving, November 24, 1932, in Salem, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Clara (Schuh) Pankok, and the loving wife of the late John Quig Stirling Jones, who passed in 2008.
Clare was employed for many years by...
James Georgeadis
Feb 28, 2021
James Georgeadis, 95, passed away February 28, 2021, at Berks Heim.
He was the loving husband of Christine (Fournaris) Georgeadis and had celebrated 70 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Socrates and Androniki (Lambros) Georgeadis. He was predeceased by six siblings, Lyvia, Nicholas, Fred and Steve Georgeadis, Sadie Patton and Bess Fotis.
Jimmy, as he...
Paulette Susan Nawa
Feb 27, 2021
Paulette Susan (Zaorski) Nawa, 70, of Reading, passed away February 27, 2021, at the Reading Hospital, with her family at her side.
She married the love of her life, Patrick Nawa, on May 31, 1975. He preceded her in death on June 2, 2008.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Regina (Glembocki) Zaorski.
Paulette was a member...
Patricia A. Smith
Feb 24, 2021
Patricia A. (Niemczyk) Smith, 62, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 24, 2021, in her Muhlenberg Township home, surrounded by her loving family, following a 13-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Affectionately known as "Queen Patty," she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Janice (Frantz) Niemczyk, and the loving wife of Kevin M. Smith.
Patty had an incredible zest for life,...
Robert M. Flanagan
Feb 24, 2021
Robert M. Flanagan, 82, of Kenhorst, lost his battle with Parkinson's Disease on February 24, 2021.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Scranton, PA, he was a son of the late George and Beatrice (Mawn) Flanagan.
After graduating from Scranton Tech, he joined the Pennsylvania National Guard. Following his service, he attended the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. During his 31-year career,...
Carl J. Aron
Feb 24, 2021
Carl J. Aron, Jr., 83, of Fleetwood, passed away February 24, 2021, in Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Mary A. (Dmochowski) Aron; they were married for 58 years.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Carl J. Aron, Sr. and Alice (Dukay) Aron.
He was a graduate of Reading High School and served his country proudly in...
Jacqueline K. Anastasio
Feb 23, 2021
Jacqueline "Jackie" K. Anastasio, 74, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, in her home. She was the loving widow of Dennis D. Anastasio, who passed away in 2016. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Powaski) Janiszewski.
Jackie graduated from Twin Valley '64 and attended the Brylon Hair Academy. She worked for many...
Thomas J. Bracelin
Feb 23, 2021
Thomas J. Bracelin, 88, went home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2021, in his Brecknock Township residence.
His wife, Evelyn M. (Ujobai) Bracelin, died on October 8, 2004.
Born in Port Providence, Montgomery County, he was a son of the late Thomas P. and Anna E. (Hoffman) Bracelin.
Thomas served our nation proudly and valiantly for the 13th Tank Battalion...